Adventure Camp is weekend campout at Bovay Scout Ranch. Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Bears and Webelos Scouts and their families will enjoy an exciting variety of activities at several program areas. Meals are eaten in the air-conditioned dining hall. A camp staff team member in each area will provide program supplies and support the parents who will be invited to assist in leading the activities.
Conducted at the McNair Cub Scout Adventure Camp area of Bovay Scout Ranch, activities may include: seeking treasure in the lost mine, archeological quest at the dinosaur dig, a high-speed pedal feat at the BMX bike track, Robin Hood-style adventure at the archery range, marksmanship at the BB gun range, action at the Bud Adams sports field, exploring the camp at the nature center, and splashing in the water at the David Weekley Family Water Park (weather permitting).
Enjoy all the wonder and beauty of the central Texas rolling hills and lakes at Bovay Scout Ranch.
There is currently a burn ban. No wood or charcoal fires are allowed. Propane cooking appliances and lanterns are approved for use in improved campsites and camporee areas. Fire extinguishers must be present. Smoking is only allowed in one's personal vehicle.
Registration
Registration should be completed by the pack leader or Webelos den leader (for Webelos den camping). Families that register individually will be combined with families from other packs. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis; sessions fill up fast.
The registration fee is $50 per person and includes three meals (lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday with vegetarian and turkey patty options), a patch, and the Scout’s program supplies. Children under five attend free of charge; please note that the program is designed for Scouts. A $100 non-refundable deposit for the group secures a spot. All fees must be submitted no later than thirty days prior to the camping date.
One adult per 15 Scouts in the pack may attend at no cost. This adult will be asked to volunteer to work as program staff and must attend the 8:00 am leader’s meeting. To ensure your camp reservation, registrations, including all fees, must be submitted thirty days prior.
Adventure Camp Feedback
Click on a date to register:
• October 13-15, 2023
• October 20-22, 2023 - Full
• October 27-29, 2023 - Full
• November 17-19, 2023
• December 1-3, 2023
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2024 (registration opens in the fall)
- February 24-25, 2024
- March 1-3, 2024
- March 22-24, 2024
- April 5-7, 2024
- April 19-21, 2024 (Bluebonnet Festival)
- May TBD
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What to Bring
Personal (check with Cubmaster):
- Copy of a current BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events) for every participant
- Tent
- Sleeping bag, sheets or blanket
- Pillow
- Cot or air mattress
- Personal items (e.g., deodorant, comb, medications, toothpaste, toothbrush)
- Water bottle, canteen, or cup
- Scout uniform), determined by pack leadership
- Clothing appropriate for weather and extra clothes
- Closed-toed shoes (tennis shoes) and extra pair
- Pajamas or sleeping clothes
- Rain gear
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Personal medications
- Swimsuit and towel (weather permitting)
- Towel and washcloth
- Sunscreen
- Pocket knife and Totin' Chip
- Personal first aid kit
- Day pack
- Hand sanitizer
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Pack:
- Friday night snack, optional
- Saturday morning breakfast, non-cooking
- First-aid kit
- Small trash bags for restrooms
- Large trash bags (55-gallon) for campsite trash cans
- Camper Release Form for Scouts whose parents are not attending camp
- Toilet paper
- Wash soap for restrooms
For leader check-in:
- Camp roster
- Copy of Youth Protection Training certificate, for every adult
- Copy of medical forms, two copies alphabetized in an envelope or notebook (one to keep in campsite and one to turn in during registration)
- Online registration confirmation (printed copy of emailed receipt)
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Optional
- Money for patches, snacks and beverages, and t-shirts at the camp trading post, Trader Vics.
- Alarm clock
- Battery operated lantern
- Bicycle and bike helmet
- Book of Faith
- Camera
- Camp chair
- Cub Scout Handbook
- Fishing gear
- Glow sticks (great to keep track of your kids at night and to play games)
- Lockable footlocker
- Shower shoes
- Snacks (do not keep in the tent)
- Sports drinks or flavor packets for water (to help keep Scouts hydrated)
- Sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Phone battery backup charger
- Wagon
Mark all items with name and pack number. *Electricity is very limited.
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Tentative Schedule*
Friday
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3:00 - 9:00 pm |
Check-in |
Headquarters Building |
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Camp set-up, dinner on own, pack free time |
Campsites |
8:30 pm |
Leader's meeting |
Safari Room |
Saturday
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7:00 - 8:00 am |
Late check-in at administration building |
Headquarters Building |
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Camp set-up, breakfast on own |
Campsites |
8:00 - 11:00 am |
Program activities |
Program Area |
11:00 am |
Lunch |
Dining Hall |
1:00 - 4:00 pm |
Program activities |
Program Area |
5:00 pm |
Dinner |
Dining Hall |
7:00 pm |
Free time with pack |
Campsites |
Sunday
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8:00 am |
Breakfast |
Dining Hall |
9:00 am |
Check-out |
Headquarters Building |
11:00 am |
Camp closed |
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*The final schedule will be provided during the leader's meeting on Friday night. Schedules vary based on camp attendance.
Leadership Requirements
Each registered unit must provide a minimum of two-deep leadership. “Two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over are required at all Scouting activities, including meetings. There must be a registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over in every unit serving females. A registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over must be present for any activity involving female youth. Notwithstanding the minimum leader requirements, age- and program-appropriate supervision must always be provided." (Source, Youth Protection and Barriers to Abuse FAQs) Each unit should have one BALOO-trained leader and one safe swim defense-trained leader. (Camp has waterfronts).
Adult ratios for Cub Scouts (Source) Cub Scouts should attend the camping event with their parent(s)/ guardian(s).
- Lions and Tigers must have their adult partner present to take part. (Source)
- For all other ranks: only in exceptional circumstances, a Cub Scout whose parent or legal guardian cannot attend a unit overnight camping trip may participate under the supervision of another registered adult member of the BSA, a parent of a Cub Scout who is also attending. The unit leader and a parent or legal guardian must agree to the arrangement, and all Youth Protection policies apply. At no time may another adult accept responsibility for more than one additional nonfamily member youth.(Source)
- Webelos Den Camping: Each Scout should attend with their parent(s) or guardian(s). A Webelos Scout whose parent or legal guardian cannot attend a den overnight camping trip may participate under the supervision of at least two registered leaders. The leaders and a parent or legal guardian must agree to the arrangement, and all youth protection policies apply. (Source)
- Tenting
The most recent updates to BSA's Guide to Safe Scouting policies must be followed and all Scouting activities be conducted in a safe and prudent manner including using the Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities.
Arrival and Check-in
Campers may check-in between 3:00 - 9:00 pm on Friday evening or at 7:30 am on Saturday morning. Upon arrival, all campers will check-in at the check-in building just inside the main gate and will be provided a parking pass and campsite assignment.
Programs begin on Saturday at 8:00 and run until 4:00 pm. The dining hall is closed for Saturday breakfast so please plan accordingly. Campers will be served lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast Sunday morning.
The designated leader will check-in at the registration office in the administration building (approximately one mile past the main gate on the left) and register the unit or group. Registration lines can be long on busy weekends so please be patient. To facilitate a quicker registration process, please be sure to have all of the mandatory paperwork:
- Camp roster
- Youth Protection Training certificate, copy for every adult
- Copy of a current BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (Part A & B for all Scouting events) for every participant, two copies alphabetized in an envelope or notebook (one to keep in campsite and one to turn in during registration)
- Online registration confirmation (printed copy of emailed receipt)
Upon arrival at the campsite, please inspect the campsite to make sure there are no safety issues or prior damages. If there are any issues, report them to the staff immediately. All campsites have a pavilion with multiple picnic tables and a red fire water bucket. All persons on site will be provided a wristband and must wear their designated wristbands at all times. Wristband colors determine which rotation schedule that is to be followed. The rotation schedule is designed for a specific number of youth at each outpost.
Leader's Meeting
There is a mandatory leader's meeting at 8:30 pm in the Safari Room located in the Administration Building.
Departure Procedures
Departure is after breakfast on Sunday between 9:00 am - 11:00 am. The camp quartermaster will drop off cleaning supplies at the restrooms on Sunday morning. Follow the written instructions for cleaning assigned showers and restrooms. Scouts should conduct a police line where Scouts stand within arm’s length of each other and walk the entire campsite picking up all trash. The camp quartermaster and camp staff will inspect each campsite to make sure the campsite, restrooms, showers, and pavilions are undamaged and clean, and that all gear and trash is removed. The trash is to be taken and dropped off at the dumpsters near the front of the camp on the way out. Dumpster at the dining hall is for kitchen use only. After passing inspection, the designated leader should proceed to the administration building to sign out and pick up paperwork.